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Deutsche Telekom, Alcatel-Lucent test in-flight broadband service based on LTE

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Deutsche Telekom

Deutsche Telekom, Alcatel-Lucent and Airbus have successfully tested direct data communication using LTE technology, between an aircraft and a wireless network on the ground. When commercial, this solution will be able to provide in-flight mobile voice and broadband data communications services cost-effectively.